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2025
Counter-Strike 2 makes its glorious return to the Esports World Cup
At the inaugural Esports World Cup, Natus Vincere installed their key in the trophy after defeating the best Counter-Strike teams in the world. Will they do it again, or will a new challenger rise up to seize the crown in 2025? That’s right, EWC CS2 is back and now locked in until 2027!

2025
Naraka: Bladepoint Joins The Esports World Cup Festival 2025
The acclaimed martial arts-inspired battle royale becomes the first competitive title to join the new EWC Festival tournament program, bringing the Naraka: Bladepoint Mid Season Championship to EWC 2025 lifestyle and gaming festival this summer.

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Esports World Cup Foundation Welcomes OBSBOT as Official Camera and Webcam Partner for Esports World Cup 2025
New AI-powered camera technology set to elevate broadcasts and transform creators’ EWC storytelling with unparalleled video quality and innovative features.

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Esports World Cup Foundation Launches ‘Music of EWC’ Initiative with Recording at Legendary Abbey Road Studios to Connect Esports Fans Around the World Through the Power of Music
New EWC 2025 Music Suite, Featuring Compositions by 2WEI, Hollywood Scoring and Winners of Global Audiotool Competition Will Premiere at the World’s Biggest Esports Stage This Summer.

2025
Esports World Cup Foundation Confirms Full Game Lineup, Schedule, and Club Championship Rules for EWC 2025
200 Clubs, 2,000 players, 25 tournaments across 24 games, and a $70M+ prize pool set the stage for the largest celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom

2025
All Esports Tournament Passes now available to purchase
This summer’s going to be legendary. Whether you're a die-hard fan of a specific title or just want to soak up the electric atmosphere of elite competition, there’s something here for everyone.

2025
The Esports World Cup 2025 Tournament Ticketed Schedule is here
Get ready to watch your favorite games live in Riyadh.

2025
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Esports World Cup to Feature Record-Breaking Prize Pool of More Than $70 Million for 2025 Event
Esports World Cup Returns to Riyadh from July 7 to August 24, 2025; Tickets On Sale Now Largest Prize Pool in Esports History Further Solidifies The Esports World Cup as the Ultimate Stage for Competitive Excellence and a Platform for Sustainable Growth of the Esports Industry The New Global Sport Conference Returns to Riyadh for the Closing Weekend of The Esports World Cup on August 23-24, 2025

2025
Esports World Cup Foundation Announces 40 Clubs Selected for Its $20 Million Club Partner Program, Uniting over 300 Million Esports Fans Worldwide
Industry-Leading Initiative Accelerates the Sustainable Growth of Esports Organizations, Provides Up to $1 Million in Funding to Elite Clubs to Expand Their Brands and Global Fanbase.

2025
Weekly All Access Passes to the highly anticipated Esports World Cup 2025 are now available to purchase!
The second Esports World Cup is running it back, with seven weeks of non-stop esports action.

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Esports World Cup Foundation Expands Partner Program to 40 Clubs, Supports Ecosystem with $20 Million in Funding
2025 EWCF Club Partner Program now accepting applications, with expanded opportunities for Clubs in the world’s fastest-growing esports markets: China, Southeast Asia, LATAM and MENA.

2025
Counter-Strike 2 is returning to the Esports World Cup!
The industry-defining tactical first-person shooter (FPS) Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) is returning for another round at the Esports World Cup next year!

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Esports World Cup Foundation Announces Partnership with Riot Games as VALORANT Joins League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics at EWC 2025
The agreement extends commitment to supporting the global esports ecosystem, ensuring the top esports titles at EWC for the next three years

2025
It’s Official: Chess is Coming to the Esports World Cup 2025
Chess is one of the world’s most popular and enduring strategy games. And now, with its addition to the Esports World Cup 2025 lineup, we are settling the debate: It’s officially an esport, too!

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2025
Esports World Cup Announces the Addition of Crossfire to the 2025 Lineup of games
Global No.1 FPS game, boasting over a billion users in more than 80 countries, joins the EWC’s unprecedented collection of games, further expanding the event’s ability to reach new audiences

2024
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Clem Dominates in StarCraft II, bringing Team Liquid to 2nd in Club Championship Points
Clem crushed all opposition in his path including an outrageous 8-0 total map against tournament favorite Serral.

